What area code is 624?
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624 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 624
Buffalo (overlay)3 communities on record for 624.
Where 624 sits on the map
Overlay of 716Coverage area
About the 624 region
624 covers Buffalo in New York, including Niagara Falls and Olean. The code has been in service since 2023.
624 itself is an overlay: it shares its territory with 716 and was introduced when those codes ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing is required across the region.
Overlaid on 716.
Who called me from 624?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 624 does not prove the caller is really in the 624 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 624 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 624?+–
624 is a telephone area code serving Buffalo in New York, United States, in service since 2023.
Where is area code 624 located?+–
It covers Niagara Falls and Olean in New York.
What cities are in area code 624?+–
Major communities on record include Niagara Falls and Olean. The code's territory spans the Buffalo region of New York.
What time zone is 624?+–
624 observes Eastern (ET), which is UTC−5 / −4 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 624 start?+–
624 entered service in 2023. Its history: overlaid on 716.
Why does area code 624 exist?+–
624 is an overlay of 716: it covers the exact same territory and was introduced when the original code ran low on new number combinations. New lines may receive either code, calls between them are local, and 10-digit dialing applies.
Is 624 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 624 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 624 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 624 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 624 number regardless of where you physically live, although in an overlaid region you may be assigned 716 instead.